2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia brake sensor

of the vehicle. Failure to comply with
these precautions may cause serious
accidents and fatal injuries.
SETTING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN
VEHICLES
The distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle ahead may be set to 1 bar
(short), 2 bars (medium), 3 bars (long),
4 bars (maximum) fig. 107.
The distances from the vehicle ahead are
proportional to speed.
The interval of time with respect to the
vehicle ahead remains constant and
varies from 1 second (for the short
distance 1-bar setting) to 2 seconds (for
the maximum distance 4-bar setting).
The set distance is shown on the display
by a dedicated icon.
The setting is 4 (maximum) the first time
the device is used. After the distance hasbeen modified by the driver, the new
distance will be stored also after the
system is deactivated and reactivated.
To decrease the distance
Press and release the fig. 108 button to
decrease the distance setting. The
distance setting decreases by one bar
(shorter) every time the button is
pressed.
The set speed is held if there are no
vehicles ahead. Once the shortest
distance has been reached, a further
press of the button will set the longest
distance.
If a slower car is detected in the same
lane, the car icon on the display turns
from grey to white. The device
automatically adjusts the car’s speed to
keep the set distance, independently of
the set speed.
The vehicle holds the set distance until:
the vehicle ahead accelerates to a
speed higher than the set speed;
the vehicle ahead leaves the lane or
the detection field of the Active Cruise
Control device sensor;
the distance setting is changed;
the Active Cruise Control device is
deactivated/paused.
IMPORTANT The maximum breaking
applied by the device is limited. The
driver may apply the brakes in all cases if
needed.
IMPORTANT If the device predicts that
the braking level is insufficient to hold
the set distance, either “BRAKE!” or a
dedicated message is displayed to warn
the driver of approaching the vehicle
ahead. An acoustic signal is also emitted.
In this case, it is advisable to brake
immediately as necessary to hold a safe
distance from the vehicle ahead.
IMPORTANT The driver is responsible for
ensuring that there are no pedestrians,
other vehicles or objectives along the
direction of the vehicle. Failure to comply
with these precautions may cause
serious accidents and injuries.
IMPORTANT The driver is fully
responsible for holding a safe distance
from the vehicle ahead respecting the
highway code in force in the respective
country.
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Small cars
Some narrow cars (e.g. bicycles and
motorcycles) travelling near the outer
edges of the lane or which enter the lane
from kerbside are not detected until they
are fully in the lane.
Sufficient distance from the cars ahead
may not be guaranteed in these cases.
Stationary objects and vehicles
The device cannot detect the presence of
stationary vehicles or objects. For
example, the device will not operate if
the vehicle ahead leaves the lane and a
vehicle ahead of that one is standing on
the lane. Pay the utmost attention at all
times and be always ready to press the
brakes if needed.
Objects and cars moving in opposite or
crosswise direction
The device cannot detect the presence of
objects or vehicles travelling in opposite
or at right-angles and consequently will
not be operated.
WARNING
117)Pay the utmost attention while driving
at all times and be always ready to press the
brakes if needed.118)The system is an aid for the driver, who
must always pay full attention while driving.
The responsibility always rests with the
driver, who must take into account the
traffic conditions in order to drive in
complete safety. The driver must always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in
front.
119)The device is not activated in presence
of pedestrians, oncoming vehicles in the
opposite direction of travel or moving in the
crosswise direction and stationary objects
(e.g. a vehicle standing in a queue or a broken
down vehicle).
120)The device cannot take account of
road, traffic and weather conditions, and
conditions of poor visibility (e.g. fog).
121)The device does not always fully
recognise complex driving conditions that
could cause it to determine the safe distance
to be held incorrectly or not at all.
122)The device cannot apply the maximum
braking force: the car will not be stopped
completely.
IMPORTANT
41)The system may have limited or absent
operation due to weather conditions such as:
heavy rain, hail, thick fog, heavy snow.
42)The section of the bumper before the
sensor must not be covered with adhesives,
auxiliary headlights or any other object.
43)Operation can be adversely affected by
any structural change made to the vehicle,
such as a modification to the front geometry,
tyre change, or a heavier load than the
standard load of the vehicle.44)Incorrect repairs made on the front part
of the vehicle (e.g. bumper, chassis) may alter
the position of the radar sensor, and
adversely affect its operation. Go to an Alfa
Romeo Dealership for any operation of this
type.
45)Do not tamper with nor carry out any
intervention on the radar sensor or on the
camera on the windscreen. In the event of a
sensor failure, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
46)Do not wash with high-pressure jets in
the bumper lower area: in particular do not
operate on the system's electrical connector.
47)Be careful in the case of repairs and new
paintings in the area around the sensor
(panel covering the sensor on the left side of
the bumper). In the event of a frontal impact
the sensor may automatically deactivate
and display a warning to indicate that the
sensor needs to be repaired. Even without a
malfunction warning, deactivate the system
operation if you think that the position of the
radar sensor has changed (e.g. due to
low-speed frontal impact as during parking
manoeuvres). In these cases, go to an Alfa
Romeo Dealership to have the radar sensor
realigned or replaced.
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the sensor may detect a non-existent
obstacle ("echo interference") due to
mechanical interference, for example
when washing the vehicle, in rain (strong
wind), hail;
the signals sent by the sensor can also
be altered by the presence of ultrasonic
systems (e.g. pneumatic brake systems
of trucks or pneumatic drills) near the
vehicle;
parking assistance system
performance can also be influenced by
the position of the sensors, for example
due to a change in the ride setting
(caused by wear to the shock absorbers,
suspension), or by changing tyres,
overloading the vehicle or carrying out
specific tuning operations that require
the vehicle to be lowered;
the presence of a tow hook without
trailer, which may interfere with the
correct operation of the parking sensors.
Before using the Park Sensors system, it
is recommended to remove the
removable tow hook ball assembly and
the relevant attachment from the car
when the latter is not used for towing
operations. Failure to comply with this
prescription may cause personal injuries
or damage to vehicles or obstacles since,
when the continuous acoustic signal is
emitted, the tow hook ball is already in a
position that is much closer to the
obstacle than the rear bumper. If youwish to leave the tow hook fitted without
towing a trailer, it is advisable to contact
an Alfa Romeo Dealership for the Park
Sensors system update operations
because the tow hook could be detected
as an obstacle by the central sensors.
the presence of adhesives on the
sensors. Therefore, take care not to place
stickers on the sensors.
WARNING
123)Parking and other potentially
dangerous manoeuvres are, however,
always the driver’s responsibility. When
performing these operations, always make
sure that there are no other people
(especially children) or animals on the route
you want to take. The parking sensors are an
aid for the driver, but the driver must never
allow their attention to lapse during
potentially dangerous manoeuvres, even
those executed at low speeds.
IMPORTANT
48)The sensors must be clean of mud, dirt,
snow or ice in order for the system to
operate correctly. Be careful not to scratch
or damage the sensors while cleaning them.
Avoid using dry, rough or hard cloths. The
sensors should be washed using clean water
with the addition of car shampoo if
necessary. When using special washing
equipment such as high pressure jets or
steam cleaning, clean the sensors very
quickly keeping the jet more than 10 cm
away.
49)Have interventions on the bumper in the
area of the sensors carried out only by an
Alfa Romeo Dealership. Interventions on the
bumper that are not carried out properly
may compromise the operation of the
parking sensors.
50)Only have the bumpers repainted or any
retouches to the paintwork in the area of the
sensors carried out by an Alfa Romeo
Dealership. Incorrect paint application could
affect the operation of the parking sensors.
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The table below shows the approximate
distances for each area fig. 114:
AreaDistance from the
rear part of the car
Red 0-1ft(0–30cm)
Y
ellow 1 - 3.3 ft (30 cm-1m)
Green 3.3 ft (1 m) or more
IMPORTANT When parking, take the
utmost care over obstacles that may be
above or under the camera range.
WARNING
124)Parking and other potentially
dangerous manoeuvres are, however,
always the driver’s responsibility. While
carrying out these manoeuvres, always
make sure that no people (especially
children) or animals are in the area
concerned. The camera is an aid for the
driver, but the driver must never allow
his/her attention to lapse during potentially
dangerous manoeuvres, even those
executed at low speeds. Always keep a slow
speed, so as to promptly brake in the case of
obstacles.
IMPORTANT
57)It is vital, for correct operation, that the
camera is always kept clean and free from
any mud, dirt, snow or ice. Be careful not to
scratch or damage the camera while cleaning
it. Avoid using dry, rough or hard cloths. The
camera must be washed using clean water,
with the addition of car shampoo if
necessary. In washing stations which use
steam or high-pressure jets, clean the
camera quickly, keeping the nozzle more
than 10 cm away from the sensors. Also, do
not apply stickers to the camera.
REFUELLING THE VEHICLE
125) 126) 127)
Always stop the engine before refuelling.
PETROL ENGINES
Only use unleaded petrol with a number
of octanes (R.O.N.) not lower than 91
(EN228 specification).
DIESEL ENGINES
Only use automotive diesel fuel
(EN590 and EN16734 specifications).
Operation at low temperatures
If the outside temperature is very low,
Diesel thickens due to the formation of
paraffin clots with consequent defective
operation of the fuel supply system.
In order to avoid these problems,
different types of diesel are distributed
according to the season: summer type,
winter type and arctic type (cold,
mountain areas).
In the event of refuelling with diesel
which is unsuitable for the operating
temperature, it is advisable to mix the
diesel with a specific additive,
introducing it to the tank before the
anti-freeze and then the diesel.
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STARTING AND DRIVING

Lights
To access the “Lights” function, select it
by turning the Rotary Pad and press the
Rotary Pad to activate. The following
settings can be modified when this mode
is selected:
Headlight sensor;
Follow me;
Cornering lights;
Flash lights when locking;
Daytime running lights;
Courtesy lights;
Interior lights;
Automatic High Beam;
Restore settings.
Units & Language
To access the “Units and languages”
function, select it by turning the Rotary
Pad and press the Rotary Pad to activate.
The following settings can be modified
when this mode is selected:
Units;
Language;
Restore settings.Time and Date
To access the “Time & date” function,
select it by turning the Rotary Pad and
press the Rotary Pad to activate. The
following settings can be modified when
this mode is selected:
Sync with GPS Time;
Set time;
Time format;
Set Date;
Restore settings.
Safety
To access the “Safety” function, select it
by turning the Rotary Pad and press the
Rotary Pad to activate. The following
settings can be modified when this mode
is selected:
Speed Limiter
This lets you activate/deactivate the
function warning that you have exceeded
the set speed.
Speed Limiter - Set Speed
Lets you set the speed limit value. By
turning the Rotary Pad, the speed
increases by 5 mph (5 km/h), on rotation,
from a minimum of 20 mph (30 km/h) to a
maximum of 110 mph (180 km/h).
Forward Collision Warning
Allows you to select the intervention
readiness for the anti-collision system.
The options available are:
"Status": lets you activate/deactivate
the system (where provided);
"Mode": used to set the following
operating modes: “Warning-brake”,
“Warning”, “Off” (where provided);
"Sensitivity": allows you to select the
intervention readiness for the system
according to the distance of the obstacle
(near, average, far).
Lane Departure Warning
This function can be used to select the
"readiness" of the Lane Departure
system to intervene. The “Sensitivity"
option is provided: allows you to select
the intervention readiness for the system
(high, low).
Blind Spot Monitoring
This function can be used to set the
warning linked to the presence of objects
in the door mirror blind spot.
The options available are:
"Sound & Display": the system warns
the driver that an obstacle is present
through acoustic (via the speakers in the
car) and visual indications using warning
lights on the door mirrors;
"Sound Only": the system warns the
driver that an obstacle is present through
acoustic indications only, via the
speakers in the car;
"Off": system disengaged.
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MULTIMEDIA

INDEX
ABS (system)................72
Active Cruise Control..........121
Active safety systems...........72
Additive for diesel emissions
AdBlue (UREA)............136
AFS function................28
Airbag
Front airbags.............102
Side airbags..............106
Airbag (SRS supplementary
restraint system)...........102
Alarm system................15
Alfa Connect...............219
Alfa DNA system.............117
ATV (Alfa™ Active Torque
Vectoring) system...........74
Automatic dual-zone climate
control system.............33
Automatic high beam headlights....29
Automatic transmission.........114
Automatic transmission gear lever
unlocking................156
Battery..................171
Battery recharging............173
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance).............178
Bonnet....................38
Brakes
brake fluid level............171Broken-down vehicle towing......157
BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring).......75
Carrying children safely.........90
Changing a bulb..............140
Checking levels..............167
Child protection systems.........90
Child safety device.............18
Climate control system..........33
CO2 emissions..............200
Connect system controls........206
Control panel and on-board
instruments...............44
Controls
Controls on steering wheel
summary table............208
Controls on tunnel..........206
Controls
Tunnel control summary table . . .206
Cruise Control...............120
Cybersecurity devices...........3
Daytime running lights (DRL) /
Side lights................27
Dimensions................190
Dipped headlights.............27
Dipped headlights (changing a bulb)......................143
Direction indicators (changing a
bulb)...................144
Display....................46
Doors.....................16
Driving assistance systems.......75DTC (system)................72
Dusk sensor . . ...............27
Electric parking brake..........111
Electric seat heating . . ..........21
Electric steering wheel heating.....24
Electric sunroof..............36
Electric windows..............35
Emergency starting...........154
End of vehicle life.............201
Engine...................183
engine coolant level.........171
Engine compartment..........167
Engine Immobilizer (system).......14
Engine oil
consumption . .............170
level check...............170
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system..................72
External lights . . .............26
Fluids and lubricants..........195
Fog lights (bulb replacement).....144
Forward Collision Warning (system).......................77
Front ceiling light..............31
Front fog lights . . .............27
Front light cluster with main
beam/dipped beam halogen
headlights (bulb replacement) . . .143
Front seats (electric adjustment)....19
Front seats (manual adjustments)....19

Fuel consumption............200
Fuel cut-off system...........156
Fuse boxes................146
Fuses (replacement)...........146
Hazard warning lights..........140
Emergency braking..........140
Headlight alignment adjustment....30
Headlight alignment corrector......30
Headrests..................23
HSA (Hill Start Assist) system......73
Identification data............182
Ignition device...............13
Important information and
recommendations..........221
Interior lights................31
Interiors (cleaning)............179
ISOFIX child restraint system
(installation)...............94
Jump starting...............155
Keys
electronic key..............12
Lane Change................29
Lane Departure Warning System . . .130
Lifting the vehicle............176
Light bulbs
types of bulbs.............141
Light switch.................26
Main beam headlights..........28Main beam headlights (changing a
bulb)...................143
Manual gearbox..............114
Occupant protection systems......85
Paintwork (cleaning and
maintenance).............178
Park Sensors system..........128
Parking lights................28
Parking the vehicle............111
Passive Entry (system)..........16
PBA (Panic Brake Assist) system....73
Performance (top speed)........198
Power Lock (device)............17
Pretensioners................88
Load limiters..............88
Rain sensor.................32
RCP system.................77
Rear Back-up Camera / Dynamic
Gridlines................131
Rear seats..................21
Rear view mirrors.............25
Reconfigurable TFT display.......46
Refuelling.................192
Refuelling procedure..........133
Refuelling the vehicle..........132
Replacing an external bulb.......143
Rims and tyres..............186
Rims and tyres provided........186
Roof rack / Ski rack............41Run Flat Tyres . ..............153
Saving fuel................136
SBA (Seat Belt Alert) system......87
SBL function . . ..............30
Scheduled servicing...........160
Scheduled servicing plan (2.2 JTD
diesel engine versions) . . ......164
Screen wiper/washer...........31
Smart washing function........32
Seat belts..................85
Seats.....................19
Service schedule (2.0 T4 MAir
petrol engine versions) . . ......161
Servicing procedures..........174
Side bag..................106
Snow chains................177
Speed Limiter . ..............119
Split folding rear seat...........22
SRS (supplementary restraint
system).................102
Start & Stop Evo.............118
Starting the engine............110
Starting with flat key battery......14
Steering lock . . ..............14
Steering wheel...............24
Suggestions for driving .........136
Symbols....................5
Tailgate...................39
INDEX